Hello and welcome! I'm Tarashaun, founder of Blender Babes and today I m making a video
that is looooong overdue a Vitamix comparison like no other! I am constantly asked Which
Vitamix should I buy or which vitamix is best. So today I m going to get into the nitty gritty
with you 5 of the best Vitamix blenders currently available, why they are the best, but more
importantly which one is better for your particular lifestyle.
Buying a vitamix is definitely investment, and I truly believe it s one of the best investments
in your health you can make. Luckily these blenders will last for DECADES, so it s definitely
worth the cost.
One thing I want to make really clear is IT DOES NOT MATTER WHAT VITAMIX YOU BUY. All
full sized blenders can make all the things that Vitamix is capable of making, including
super smooth smoothies, soups, sauces, nut milks, nut and seed butters, frozen desserts,
salsas, batters, dips and so much more.
What you need to do when comparing Vitamix is look at the features and your lifestyle.
If don t use pre-programs on your microwave you might not use it on your blender.
If you have kids and they will use the programs, get one with programs.
Do you really like tech? Does height matter? Are you only blending for one, two or more
people? What s your budget? Look at your lifestyle so see which of these
blenders is truly best for you.
Finally before we get into this, I think one of my favorite thing about Vitamix is their
30 day money back RISK FREE guarantee. Get one, test it and blend every day. Get it,
try it, if you don t like it send it back Vitamix pays for a return shipping label so
there s no money out of pocket to try 1 or more Vitamix and get the one you want.
No matter which series you re looking at there s always a full manual control and usually
an option in that series with programs. Also every full sized container comes with its
own perfectly sized tamper.
The five models I'm going talk about today include the Ascent A3500, the professional
series 750, the 5200 standard, the Explorian E310 and the Venturest V1200.
I m going to start with the iconic Vitamix 5200 which is a Classic Legacy model.
This is the OG by Vitamix and really what started it all for many, including myself
when I got my first Vitamix about 12 years ago. This was the BEST Vitamix for so long
since it has been around since the 1980 s. Lots of chefs and restaurants use this, so
you have probably seen this particular machine blending up margaritas and other goodies for
years. It is the most reviewed Vitamix out there and has even been rated the best Vitamix
by America s Test Kitchen.
The reason for that is because it comes with the original tall 64 oz standard container
which has a 3 inch blade and a 1 cup minimum yield what that means is, it can blend small,
medium and large batch sizes all with this same jar. That can be important for people
who do not want to have to purchase additional containers to blend small batches.
The 5200 has a 2 peak horsepower motor and it has full manual control with a variable
speed dial. It has a power switch and it has a high/low switch. It also has a 6 foot cord.
Now, the 5200 is the ONLY Vitamix where need to flip the switch to get to high after increasing
to the speed to 10. This is a very important step as you need to do this to blend properly
so you do not overheat your blender.
Also the 5200 does NOT have a separate pulse switch or button. That said, you can achieve
a pulse by turning the machine on and off real quick note that this will NOT hurt the
motor.
Now, standard kitchen cabinets are 18 inches from the counter to the cabinet, so the 5200
doesn t fit most kitchens because with the jar and base on top it stands 20.5 inches
tall. A lot of people work around this by placing the Vitamix jar next to the base.
What I love about the Vitamix 5200 and why it s rated one my best Vitamix on a budget
is it s able to blend anything and everything perfectly, without as much of a need to fill
with enough ingredients to ensure a proper blend (which is required with the low profile
64 oz container).
Therefore a one stop shop - no additional Vitamix containers needed to do all-the-things
for any sized blend.
A brand new Vitamix 5200 comes with a 7 year warranty. However I want to point out that
there is ALSO a certified reconditioned option for this called the reconditioned standard
for a much lower price than brand new and it comes with a 5 year warranty. And, if you
really want pre-programmed settings, I got you! There s also a reconditioned standard
with programs that includes the 3 most used automatic settings smoothies, soup and frozen
desserts as well as a pulse switch. Now I did want to note for the standard with programs
Vitamix has retired many of the new versions that make up that option so if you want the
standard with programs get it soon as I have a hunch it will not be available forever.
Next we re going to talk about the Vitamix Professional 750.
The top of the line Vitamix blender for so long was the Professional 750 which is a Next
Generation Legacy model.
The pro 750 was really a natural transition from the 5200 as Vitamix took all the feedback
consumers were asking for - such as a lower height to fit under kitchen cabinets, as well
as 5 pre-programmed settings (Smoothies, Hot Soups, Frozen Desserts, Pur es, and Self-Cleaning).
It also has a start and stop switch, a pulse swtich and of course, a 10 speed variable
control dial with no need to switch to high once you get to 10. It also has a slightly
more powerful 2.2 peak horsepower motor.
The pro 750 comes with a legacy low profile 64 ounce container. This container has a black
lid and removable cap where you can insert the tamper.
This next generation blender has a nice design and is a workhorse. It doesn t have a touchscreen
or anything digital and is an extremely reliable workhorse. This was the blender that sat on
my kitchen counter for a years, once I had upgraded from my 5200.
Now a brand new Professional 750 comes with a 7 year warranty and they also have a certified
reconditioned pro 750 which comes with a 5 year warranty if you want to save some money.
Moving on to the Vitamix Ascent A3500
The Ascent series is a Smart System blender and if you re new to Vitamix, investing in
any one of the Smart System blenders is the smartest option in my opinion and we ll get
into why in a minute.
The A3500 is the new and improved 750. It was the natural transition from the 750 when
Vitamix, once again listening to the comments and desires from their customers.
Some of these desires included a really good touchscreen model with pre-set programs, a
digital timer including the ability to set your own timer which is an awesome feature
especially when you know how long something takes to blend, being able to see through
the lid when blending and this is a big one dishwasher safe containers!!
Another fantastic feature that the A3500, and ALL Smart System blenders have, is they
use Self-Detect technology which automatically detects which container you re using and adjusts
the blend settings accordingly. They are also compatible with the large family of new Self-Detect
containers, to go cups, blending bowls, and attachments such as Vitamix s Food Processor
Attachment.
Now, if you don t know if you really want the touchscreen, but you really like the other
features of the A3500, I would highly recommend going with the A2500 which is very, very similar
but with the more classic style switches and dials
The A3500 also has a certified reconditioned option.
Now let s talk about the Vitamix E310
The E310 is part of Vitamix s Explorian Series
Vitamix created the Explorian series as more affordable opening price point - which is
why the blenders in this series make my best on a budget recommendation.
The Explorian series doesn t have a timer or any digital functions but it still performs
all the things a full-sized vitamix can do, has a powerful 2 peak horsepower motor and
the classic controls with a 10 speed variable dial, pulse and on/off switch.
What I really like about the Vitamix E310 in particular is it comes with a 48 oz container.
Similar to the tall 64 oz container, the 48 oz container has a 3 inch blade and a 1 cup
minimum yield so it s really easy to blend small and medium sized batches.
This means it s great option for singles and couples who want to get a Vitamix but also
do not want to have to get an additional container for small portions like you need to do with
most Vitamix that come with the low profile 64 oz container which can only do medium and
large batch sizes.
Currently there is also the Vitamix E320 which has a certified reconditioned option that
is affordable and a great option for families.
It s important to note that there is a shorter warranty on the Explorian series, which is
one of the reasons why it s more affordable. The new E310 comes with a 5 year warranty
and the reconditioned E320 comes with a 3 year warranty.
Lastly, I wanted to share with you the Vitamix Venturist V1200
I needed to include the Venturst V1200 because it IS on my list as the Best Smart System
Vitamix blenders for the price, especially if you do not want to spend more money purchasing
additional jars.
The V1200 has the Smart System self-detect features, digital and programmable timer but
with a classic variable speed dial, pulse and start switch.
I really love this option is because it comes with the blend and go cups and blade so you
can still make the occasional small serving of salad dressings, pestos and baby food as
well as to- go smoothies!
Now, the V1200 is ONLY available online certified reconditioned because this is a model that
was made specifically for Costco and is available new from there. But only you get the blender
and blend and go jar + blade, plus a cookbook for a low bundle price AND Blender Babes often
has an exclusive offer on this blender so that when you click the link from below or
my website you will see an awesome discount at the checkout page. Now this is NOT advertised
on Vitamix.com or anywhere else so it s exclusive for my community and like all of our exclusive
deals, you will only see the discount at checkout once you ve added it to your cart.
You can always refer to my current Vitamix Deals link below, I update this post constantly
with new exclusive offers so will always see the most up to date Vitamix sales.
Now I want to briefly discuss with you new vs reconditioned Vitamix.
I get asked a lot if reconditioned is worth the savings or not.
So I wanted to talk about this since I did mention that most of the blenders you see
up here, ALSO HAVE a less expensive certified reconditioned option available.
Here s my experience and take on which one you should go with.
If you re the kind of person that would NEVER buy a renewed ipad or computer, or a used
anything go brand new. It has a better warranty. The smart system has a 10 year warranty. That
s a looooong time in blender world. So many China made blenders come with a 1 year warranty
and there s a reason for that.
Getting a new A3500 was like getting my first, and only, brand new car. It s luxurious yes,
but an amazing investment.
If you re the kind of person who doesn t have a problem buying a gently used car (that s
been inspected and everything is in like new and working condition) or a renewed ipad,
phone or computer you will most likely be happy saving with a reconditioned Vitamix
especially when often times there are deal that BEAT warehouse prices even when on sale.
Personally, I don t have a problem with refurbished. I believe in the 17 point inspection that
Vitamix does with all returned blenders so that they look and work like new. Therefore
I have purchased several reconditioned Vitamix blenders and have never had a problem with
any of them to date.
Just note that currently ALL reconditioned Vitamix blenders come with a 5 year warranty,
with the exception of the Explorian E320 which is 3 years.
Here are some of my final thoughts on this Vitamix review and comparison so you can finally
decide which Vitamix to buy.
If you are new to Vitamix, investing in any Smart System blender if you can is really
a smarter option in my honest opinion.
For one, a new Smart System Vitamix such as the Ascent Series come with a full 10 year
warranty versus 7 years for new Classic or Legacy Vitamix blenders and 5 years for new
Explorian Series Vitamix.
The Smart System blenders all have digital timers whether you want touchscreen or pre-programmed
settings OR NOT there is a model for you.
Only Smart System blenders have the self-detect feature which is compatible with the blend
and go cups, blending bowls and Vitamix s food processor attachment.
The food processor attachment DOES NOT work with Legacy or Explorian models.
Finally, everything Vitamix develops is going to be aimed towards the Smart System blenders,
so it s ideal to get the machine that takes you into the future.
Of course there are many reasons to go for a Legacy or Explorian Vitamix model and I
hope I shared why that might work best for you and your lifestyle with this Vitamix comparison
review.
If I ve helped you finally decide which vitamix to buy, please let us all know which one you
are getting and why in the comments. Also, if you still have any questions - please feel
free to ask in the comments, I m happy to help.
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